Derek
Graves
derek.graves@ecoclimateservices.com Validation
Experience – Began my career as a contracted validation technician
on-site in Baltimore, MD. Development through execution of qualification documents
for facility wide equipment including: high-purity water/steam systems, HVAC/Cleanroom
Systems, Fermentation Equipment, Purification Equipment, etc. Served as an interim
validation manager for approximately 10 years. CGMP facilities experience
– Comprehensive background in equipment validation vaulted my career to
being the technical expert regarding the facility processes and central utilities
systems. In addition, my interest in control systems led me to leading the metrology
department and with that process control systems and their design. Process
Controls Experience – Have various levels of experience with PLC systems
by manufacturer’s such as B&R, GE Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Grayhill, etc.
My specialty resides with Siemens. Controlled Environment Room Experience
– Quickly excelled through the ranks with Climate Technologies, a leader
in precision temperature and humidity controlled spaces. Worked under multiple
hats with CTI as VP of Engineering and Operations. Custom control solutions provided
to clients such as: Sanofi-Aventis, Becton-Dickenson, LucasFilms, Smithsonian
Institute, NC State University, NIH, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Georgia Department
of Environmental Protection, Johns Hopkins University, Avon, Allegheny County
Medical Examiner’s Office and many more. Education –
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) located in Worcester, MA. Chemical Engineering
with special interest in Unit
Operation Controls. Personal Information
– Grew up in Maine. Maria, Ben and I live in Ellicott City, MD with two
dogs named Cammie and Molly.
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